Hawthorns Heat-Up: West Bromwich Albion host Middlesbrough

This article is about Friday's 8 pm EFL Championship game between West Bromwich vs Middlesbrough. 

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On Friday, West Bromwich (Brom) welcome Middlesbrough to the Hawthorns Stadium in a clash that could change one of these clubs’ seasons as a vital 3 points are up for grabs. 

James Morrison's West Brom side have been strong at home this season, winning 4 out of the 6 home games that they have played at the Hawthorns. Friday offers a chance for the Baggies to show what they can do and to give the home supporters a statement performance under the lights. 

Kim Hellbergs Middlesborugh side comes to the Hawthorns as Friday offers them a chance to go level on points at the top of the table with league leaders Coventry City. Middlesbrough's blend of youthful talents and experienced players has helped them to be dangerous when they are on the ball. 

West Brom's home supporters will expect a strong start from the Baggies. But when Middlesbrough are on the road, they have shown that they can put the home team under a lot of pressure due to the pressure they put when they are on the ball. 

Article written by Elsie Nash © Elsie Nash 2026